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    Coterra Energy (CTRA) Valuation Check After Q4 Earnings And Oil Price Volatility

    Simply Wall St·04/03/2026 19:28:49
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    Recent Q4 earnings and fresh moves in oil prices after U.S. Iran tensions eased have pushed Coterra Energy (CTRA) into focus, giving you a live case study in how geopolitics and fundamentals interact.

    See our latest analysis for Coterra Energy.

    Coterra’s share price has been volatile around these oil headlines and Q4 results, with a 1 month share price return of 11.84% and a year to date gain of 29.92%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 151.27% points to momentum that has built over a longer stretch.

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    Coterra now trades at $34.56, with a reported intrinsic value gap of about 68% and a modest discount of roughly 8% to consensus price targets. This raises the question of whether this reflects genuine undervaluation or whether the market is already accounting for future growth.

    Most Popular Narrative: 35.3% Overvalued

    According to Bejgal, the narrative fair value for Coterra Energy of $25.55 sits well below the current $34.56 share price, which frames the current enthusiasm very differently to the market.

    In 3 years, Coterra is likely to solidify its position as a leading energy producer with enhanced capital efficiency and diversified revenue streams. By 5 years, the company could see robust earnings growth driven by the LNG market and efficient oil production. Over 10 years, its extensive inventory and focus on innovation position it for sustainable long-term growth.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Curious what kind of LNG driven revenue path justifies a fair value well below today’s price? The narrative leans heavily on margin rich barrels and disciplined capital use.

    Result: Fair Value of $25.55 (OVERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, LNG market disruptions or tighter environmental rules in key regions could quickly challenge the earnings story and call that 35.3% overvaluation view into question.

    Find out about the key risks to this Coterra Energy narrative.

    Another View: Cash Flows Point the Other Way

    Bejgal’s narrative flags Coterra as 35.3% overvalued at a fair value of $25.55, yet our DCF model points in the opposite direction, with a fair value estimate of $106.57. That gap suggests the market could be heavily discounting future cash flows. Which story do you trust more?

    Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

    CTRA Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2026
    CTRA Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2026

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.